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Midsection
Exhaust Housing, 2-Cylinder Models
Apply Gasket Sealing Compound to cover gasket
and install cover.
Apply Nut Lock to cover screws and tighten to a
torque of 60 to 84 in. lbs. (7 to 9.5 N.m).
Exhaust Housing Installation
Bring the exhaust housing into position with the
stern bracket.
Apply Nut Lock to threads of the upper mount
screws. Install the screws and place ground lead
under the center screw. Tighten screws to a
torque of 18 to 20 ft. lbs. (24 to 27 N·m).
Place lower thrust washer on the steering shaft
and place the lower front mount into position.
Install lower side mount covers. Install and tighten
the screws in stages to a torque of 16 to 18 ft. lbs.
(22 to 24 N·m) following sequence shown.
Install gearcase. Refer to Gearcase Removal
and Installation on p. 46.
Install powerhead. Refer to Powerhead Power-
head Installation on p. 224.
Exhaust Housing
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1. Ground lead
COA2943
1. Thrust washer
2. Lower front mount
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Torque sequence
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